Wednesday, March 28, 2012 - 1:18am
We're used to seeing big arrays of flat solar panels used to generate electricity, but a group of MIT researchers has discovered that a flat panel is not the most efficient way to capture the sun's energy.
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Friday, February 19, 2010 - 4:33am
I'm all for green power generators that harness solar energy to create electricity, but it doesn't make much sense if their light source is an office light fixture that is itself being powered by dirty power. You can't take power...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 1:35pm
Using solar panels to provide electricity for your home might seem like a great idea, but in some areas covering your roof with big black panels might get your neighbors into a snit. Solar Ivy is designed to keep the...
Thursday, August 14, 2008 - 7:14am
Solar cells just keep getting better and better. Day4 Energy is the latest innovator, figuring out how to squeeze higher efficiency and lower costs out of its newest design, which the company says will be ready for market within...
